Florida Creature Triple Feature!

It's time for our Florida Creature Triple Feature, discussing the history and context of three hidden gems in Florida horror cinema: Two Thousand Maniacs! (1964), Frogs (1972), and Ghost Story (1981). We talk about the changing genre through the 20th century, the various sub-genres that emerged, and the fascinating ways that Florida communities embraced the films created in their hometowns.   A number of free special effects were used in the creation of the WFMP 960 radio signal. You can see the original source and authors for the effects at the links below. Inserting casette into tape deck by Robinhood76 Tape Start 139BPM Sync by djilprojects Reel to reel machine start stop close very spin up Radio changing channels by Bbpianoholic   Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   Besides the above effects, all the music was originally composed.

This week, Stephen Stull of BizzaroLand Film Festival joins us to talk about our shared love of midnight movies, how to introduce someone to weirdo cinema, our favorite Halloween deep cuts, and the films forthcoming at BizarroLand this December. All of the music was originally composed.

The black vulture is one of Florida's most common animals, but their behavior and appearance remains shrouded in mystery. This week, we return to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, befriend one such black-winged creature, and learn all the unique qualities of our most Halloween bird. Learn more about the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey here! Visit our friends at A Petrified Forest this Halloween!   A number of free special effects were used in the creation of the WFMP 960 radio signal. You can see the original source and authors for the effects at the links below. Inserting casette into tape deck by Robinhood76 Tape Start 139BPM Sync by djilprojects Reel to reel machine start stop close very spin up Radio changing channels by Bbpianoholic   Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   Besides the above effects, all the music was originally composed.

Lewis Powell was not born in Florida, but his final resting place would bring him to the edge of the St. Johns River over a hundred years after he died. His actions nearly altered the course of American history. Read more about Seward and Powell right here. Thank you to Mary Jo Martin and the Geneva Historical & Geneological Society!   A number of free special effects were used in the creation of the WFMP 960 radio signal. You can see the original source and authors for the effects at the links below. Inserting casette into tape deck by Robinhood76 Tape Start 139BPM Sync by djilprojects Reel to reel machine start stop close very spin up Radio changing channels by Bbpianoholic   Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   Besides the above effects, all the music was originally composed.

Mary Roach, author of Replaceable You, returns to the show to talk about her adventures in the science of replacing body parts, the fascinating scientists leading the way in this unique field, and the strange secrets of the human anatomy. We also talk about her unique writing style, and the rules she breaks along the way. Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   All of the music was originally composed.

In this month's letter, we explore the current state of the Atlantic hurricane season, the influence of the late actor Robert Redford, and chat with some of the staff behind our favorite local haunt, A Petrified Forest. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   All of the music was originally composed.

This week, in our August newsletter, we go over a few local headlines, from Orlando's crosswalks to the Everglades detention center. We also talk podcasts, newspapers, and plans for the rest of the year on Wait Five Minutes. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   Read more about the Orlando crosswalks here. Read about the Everglades detention center closing here.   All of the music was originally composed.

As the recount began for the Election of 2000, Florida would enter the national headlines. County by county, each vote was checked to confirm the correct totals. There were, however, a multitude of problems, including the infamous hanging chads (or dimpled or punctured chads) and even a South Florida riot. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   Examine the troublesome ballot right here!   I do not own the rights to the clips used in this episode. Watch them in full here. CNN Election 2000: Florida Recount BROOKS BROTHERS RIOT Al Gore concedes presidential election of 2000 USA: GEORGE W BUSH ACCEPTANCE SPEECH   Besides the clips above, all the music was originally composed.

On Election Night, 2000, the final call came down to the decision of one state: Florida. What would follow would be the most infamous recount in American history. But to understand what came next, we need to go back to 1876, when Florida famously served as a turning point for yet another major American election. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   I do not own the rights to the clips used in this episode.  "Moonlight" wins Best Picture | 89th Oscars (2017) CNN: Flashback to 2000, U.S. presidential election recount "The Election of 1800" from HAMILTON Al Gore Announces Presidential Run - 1999 | Today in History USA: BUSH JR. PREPARES FOR POSSIBLE PRESIDENTIAL BID   Besides the clips above, all the music was originally composed.

In May of 1966, all three networks were flirting with the Sunshine State. From individual episodes, to shows entirely set in Florida, to a weekly show live from Miami, television had a lot to learn from Florida. This week, we explore how these shows came to our state, and what message they'd send about life in Florida.  Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   I do not own the rights to the clips used in this episode. You can watch the clips used below. Full House - For the Times FH - Jesse at Disney World Bewitched Opening Credits and Theme Song Opening Sequence - I Dream Of Jeannie I Dream Of Jeannie | Settling The Score With A Brute Tony Hits His Head And Forgets Jeannie! Divided He Falls | FULL EPISODE | S2.E33 Jackie Gleason Show Intro The Jackie Gleason Show (Final Sign Off, Feb. 28, 1970)   Besides the clips above, all the music was originally composed.